Simon Mayo MBE is a writer and broadcaster. His previous books include the Sunday Times bestseller Knife Edge, Mad Blood Stirring, Blame and the Itch trilogy, filmed for TV by the ABC. He hosts Drivetime on Greatest Hits Radio and hosts the 'The Take' film-review podcast with Professor Mark Kermode.
Wonderful - a story I never heard before, told with style, pace, character, texture, and tension ... bliss. * Lee Child * If you like your historical thrillers dark and emotional, you'll absolutely love getting swept up in this one -- Sarah Hughes * Heat * Well researched and full of action, Mayo brings a forgotten moment in history to life **** * Sun * Bristling with energy, written with passion, Mad Blood Stirring is a joy to read. * John Boyne * Mad Blood Stirring is an astonishing account of an explosive piece of neglected history. It's a rapid page turner with dark humour, intellectual heft, and a gallery of deeply human characters that shake our spirits. * Sir Kenneth Branagh *